OpenQuantum

Name: OpenQuantum Review
Item: OpenQuantum
Rating: 2.8
Author: Aaron Matthews

Skill Development Usable

Works inClaude Code

Usable Scanned — metadata only

Reduces friction for teams exploring quantum computing by bundling Qiskit integration, local validation, and collaborative workspace in one environment.

Open-source quantum Agent workspace with a desktop client, Web UI, messaging, Qiskit/MCP tools, and scientific validation

Generate quantum circuits using Qiskit and validate them against test specifications
Ask Claude to design quantum algorithms and simulate execution on virtual quantum hardware
Automate quantum circuit optimization by iterating through parameter tuning suggestions

44 starsMIT (commercial OK)FreeQuick setup

Usable rating — This tool is functional but has notable gaps. Review the evaluation notes below before deploying.

Why it matters

Reduces friction for teams exploring quantum computing by bundling Qiskit integration, local validation, and collaborative workspace in one environment. Eliminates context-switching between quantum simulators, development tools, and communication platforms.

Best for

Quantum research teams and enterprise engineers prototyping quantum algorithms with Qiskit who need integrated simulation and peer review.

Works in

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Source

https://github.com/xi-zhao/OpenQuantum

By xi-zhao

How to Get It

Option 1: Claude Desktop App (Code Mode)Click the + button next to the prompt box → Plugins → Add plugin. Search and click Install. Skills work in Claude Code only.

Option 2: Paste into Claude CodeCopy the command below and paste it into your conversation. Claude will install it.

Command

claude plugins install xi-zhao/OpenQuantum

Tip: Paste this into a Claude Code conversation. Verify command matches your Claude Code version.

Auto-generated from the tool's public listing — not hands-on verified. Cross-check against the source repo's README before running.

First thing to try

After installing, paste this into Claude:

Help me generate quantum circuits using Qiskit and validate them against test specifications

CostFree

Trust Signals Auto-scanned

Stars44Last updated2026-08-23LicenseMIT (OK for commercial use)Known CVEsNone foundSources: GitHub Advisory Database + OSV.dev · Scanned 2026-08-23 · scanner v1

Community Pulse New

Emergence of opposing arrows of time in open quantum systems — Hacker News · 4 pts
IBM’s roadmap for building an open quantum software ecosystem — Hacker News · 3 pts
Open Quantum Safe – open-source prototyping of quantum-resistant cryptography — Hacker News · 3 pts

3 mentions across 1 sources

Reviewer notes

Auto-scanned review. These are observations, not a security certification.

Scored from trust signals (evidence-eval-v1): 44 GitHub stars; contributors unknown; last commit 0d ago; license MIT.

Things to check

Scanned, not hands-on tested — this entry was auto-scanned from public metadata (GitHub metrics, license, security flags). No reviewer has run it, and no tool-specific limitations have been documented yet.

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Evaluation Scores

Evaluation

Ease of Use

3/5

Versatility

2/5

Reliability

3/5

Security

3/5

Overall score2.75 / 5.00 UsableEvaluatedAug 2026

Scored from trust signals (evidence-eval-v1): 44 GitHub stars; contributors unknown; last commit 0d ago; license MIT.

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